Winter in the Jungfrau Region
Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau right on the doorstep: winter hardly gets better than this. As soon as the first snow has fallen, my favourite time of year begins. Here I write about days on the piste, ski tours away from the crowds and everything that makes for a good season.
Days on the piste
Grindelwald, Wengen, Mürren: the best hours of the day often lie between the first gondola and the last turn down into the valley. I write about my favourite runs, about perfect days on the piste and about those moments when you simply stop and take in the view. And when the World Cup comes to the Lauberhorn in January, it's a celebration for the whole region.
Ski touring
Climbing under your own steam, kick turn after kick turn, and then the descent through untouched snow: ski touring combines endurance, mind and the experience of nature like hardly any other sport. Here you'll find tour reports, impressions from along the way and thoughts on what really makes a tour worthwhile.
Tips for the season
- Fit for winter: build endurance and leg strength in the autumn, for example by cycling and running.
- Check your kit: have the edges sharpened, the bases waxed and the bindings adjusted before the first snow falls.
- Safety on tour: read the SLF avalanche bulletin before every tour and always carry a transceiver, shovel and probe.
- Start early: the first hours of the morning bring the best pistes and the most beautiful light.
- Listen to your body: breaks, drinking enough and sun protection matter in winter too.